Spiritual Wellness is connecting to your inner and outer worlds to support you in living your values and purpose.
Your spirituality connects you to a greater purpose and helps you feel closer to yourself, others, and nature.
Signs of Spiritual Wellness
- Living a life that is ethical, having a clear sense of right and wrong, and acting accordingly
- Making decisions that align with your values
- Gathering in faith-based communities
- Having the ability to spend reflective time alone
- Taking time to reflect on the meaning of life
- Turning towards your spirituality in times of hardship
- Caring and acting for the welfare of others and the environment
- Being able to practice forgiveness and compassion in life
- Quiet time for reflection, prayer, meditation
5 choices you can make to enhance your spiritual wellness
- Build time into your schedule for quiet reflection, meditation, prayer or other contemplative practices
- Learn about different spiritual or religious teachings to help you deepen understanding of your beliefs
- Spend time in nature and appreciate its beauty, wisdom, and lessons about change, growth, and transitions
- Make choices that align with your values and purpose
- Give back through acts of kindness, compassion, service, and volunteerism
Check-in with your spiritual wellness
- Do I spend time alone and in contemplation?
- Do I read religious texts?
- Do I gather in communities of faith?
- Do I pray or talk to a higher power?
- Do I think about the meaning of life?
- Do I connect with nature?
- Do I slow down to be present?
- Am I living a valued life?
Spiritual Wellness at UNH
The Wellness Center Services
Wellness Coaching
UNH students can make and appointment for wellness coaching to discuss their spiritual wellness. Appointments can be made online or by calling (603) 862-9355.
UNH Resources
- Labyrinth in the Paul College Courtyard. Labyrinths can be used for walking meditation to assist in finding peace and clarity, managing stress, assisting with decision making, self-exploration and reflection.
- Yoga at Campus Recreation. Yoga is a mind/body practice that enhances well-being and encourages students to live a valued life.
- Student Life Chaplain and Spiritual Life Association
- Interfaith Prayer & Meditation Room at the MUB
- Religious & Spirituality Student Organizations
- Take a Religious Studies Course
